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Melbourne's Gracious Carlton Gardens Endow Conservatory PICTURE PERFECT. EVERY DAY. MELBOURNE’S GRACIOUS CARLTON GARDENS ENDOW CONSERVATORY WITH BREATHTAKING VIEWS, ALL YEAR ROUND. Carlton Gardens. UEM SUNRISE PROUDLY PRESENTS CONSERVATORY, WHERE THE VIBRANCY OF THE CITY COMBINES WITH THE TRANQUILITY OF THE GARDENS. Artist’s impression. THE GRACEFUL AND SCULPTURAL FORM OF CONSERVATORY HAS AN AESTHETIC AND A FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE. This exclusive residential tower in the Melbourne CBD realises the dream of garden living in the sky while providing excellent accessibility to the best of the city. Since Victorian times, elegant glasshouse buildings have Artist’s impression. housed and nurtured tender and exotic plants. Often also a favoured retreat or place to entertain, their purposes have been at once practical, ornamental and social. These ornate yet functional spaces provided the inspiration for CONSERVATORY. Dedicated to nurturing and enhancing a sense of wellbeing, CONSERVATORY will offer a sanctuary for its occupants - a place to grow, relax and share special moments. As the seasons turn, the sinuously curving glass façade will reflect the changing colours of the gardens below and within. Here, with views over the city and the pristine Carlton Gardens to the mountains beyond, residents will enjoy the benefits of an exclusive lifestyle, combined with an exceptional sense of tranquility and wellbeing. Artist’s impression. DESIGNED BY AWARD-WINNING ARCHITECT, COX ARCHITECTURE, CONSERVATORY EMBRACES THE TRUE SPIRIT OF GARDEN LIVING IN THE CITY. CONSERVATORY is the epitome of park-side living with immediate access to the beautiful Melbourne gardens. It is the craft and art of living in a landscaped environment. For over 40 years, the Cox practice has maintained concept – a controlled and tempered habitat a passion for the idea of a building ‘completing’ its propagating a new environment for living within environment. The process of studying closely what a graceful, sculptural façade that captures views, already exists in the area, and of exploring ways to controls light and allows fresh air.” enrich and invigorate that environment, leads to diverse solutions rather than to a particular style A series of enriching communal facilities provide or idiom. spaces to rejuvenate, entertain and meditate. Apartments have been designed to maximise In the case of CONSERVATORY, the predominant access to light and views; even the bathrooms influence has been the site’s proximity to the historic offer aspects through to open sky and vistas. Carlton Gardens in the north-east of Melbourne’s CBD. Within the gardens sits the grand Victorian- From near and far, the eye will be drawn up over era structure of the Royal Exhibition Building, the shimmering environmental skin and curved with its impressive dome. Built in 1880, it is listed façade to the glittering crown of the building. as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is Australia’s This imaginative terraced structure shades largest built Heritage Listed Site. That Victorian the rooftop sky gardens and establishes heritage, along with the lush green of the gardens, CONSERVATORY’s distinctive presence in the evoked the concept of the conservatory – protecting Melbourne skyline. living things within exotic glass structures. Professor Philip Cox, the principal and founder of Cox Architecture, describes CONSERVATORY as “a landmark tower that builds on an art nouveau Professor Philip Sutton Cox. Level 42 The Carlton Skydeck Level 38 to 41 INTERIORS BY RENOWNED FIRM The Carlton Collection HECKER GUTHRIE CREATE SERENE, Level 38 The Royal Banquet LIGHT-FILLED SPACES, A MODERN Level 35 to 37 INTERPRETATION OF THE GLASSHOUSE The Royal Collection CONCEPT OF THE CONSERVATORY. The work of Hecker Guthrie is driven by the principles of authenticity, consideration and enthusiasm. The studio’s approach is to create a unique identity for each project. Level 1 to 33 The Victorian Collection The expertise of the practice lies in integrating interiors, building, objects and gardens. All these disciplines N have a profound relationship in creating cohesive, honest and authentic spaces. Working closely with Cox Architecture, Hecker Guthrie have crafted the interiors at CONSERVATORY to be as distinctive as the building itself. Disclaimer: Whilst we endeavour to ensure the content of these plans is correct at the time of printing, the information they contain is to be used as a guide only. The columns shown on the plans may vary in diameter and location throughout the Here at CONSERVATORY, the guiding principle of “garden Building. The plans are completed prior to completion of the final design, living in the sky” is expressed throughout the apartments engineering and construction of the Building, therefore design, engineering, via a selection of beautifully appointed joinery, a dimensions, fittings, fittings, finishes and specifications are subject to change without notice in accordance with the provisions of the Contract of Sale. respect for natural materials and a careful blend of the Level 7 contemporary and the vintage. The Victorian Terrace Echoing the glass exterior, interiors feature a concentration on the transparency to the views throughout. Sliding glass panels often replace solid doors and walls, opening rooms to the wide, curving exterior windows. Even small touches amplify the garden theme, with stone planters and vessels an integral part of many apartments’ design. These are apartments where a grand vision marries perfectly with attention to detail, creating exceptional living environments from cosy podium apartments to lavish penthouses. Paul Hecker. NOITAVELE HTRON NOITAVELE TSAE NOITAVELE ROYAL ALBERT PORT CARLTON ROYAL STATE MELBOURNE RMIT MELBOURNE ETIHAD BOTANIC PARK PHILLIP GARDENS EXHIBITION LIBRARY CENTRAL MUSEUM STADIUM GARDENS LAKE BAY CENTRE OF VICTORIA ENJOY THE PERFECTION OF CITY AND GARDEN LIVING AT CONSERVATORY – THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS INDEED. Artist’s impression. Where better to design your picture perfect lifestyle than in the world’s most liveable city? Carlton Gardens. WORLD HERITAGE-LISTED CARLTON GARDENS ARE AT THE EPICENTRE OF THIS INNER-CITY PRECINCT. Yarra River. Carlton Gardens. This World Heritage Site, with its sparkling fountains, sweeping lawns, ornamental lakes and stately trees, has a special place in Melbourne’s history. The Royal A tribute to the vision of our forefathers, Exhibition Buildings were designed for the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880 and were home Melbourne’s beautifully tended parks encircle to Australia’s first national parliament in 1901. The the city with green. modern Museum of Victoria and the IMAX cinema, with the world’s third largest screen, also call the Carlton Gardens home. Together with ancient gums and towering Moreton Bay Figs, Carlton Gardens has many graceful avenues of European trees. As their leaves change with the seasons, so will your views from CONSERVATORY. Princes Park. HAVE A TASTE FOR THE FINEST THINGS IN LIFE? YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE. Trunk. DISCOVER A WHOLE WORLD OF FLAVOURS ON YOUR DOORSTEP. CONSERVATORY’s location puts you within easy reach of Melbourne’s best dining experiences. Seemingly endless choices pamper the palate with eateries lining unassuming laneways, cool bars, artsy cafes and fine dining in modern establishments. From pan-Asian to European, authentic Italian to fusion, all a short stroll away from CONSERVATORY, you just have to turn the corner to explore a world of exquisite dining delights. This is a city that’s home to some of the world’s most celebrated chefs in the likes of Andrew McConnell (owner and chef of Cumulus Inc and Cutler & Co), Shannon Bennett (head chef at Vue de Monde) and George Calombaris (owner of The Press Club and host of Masterchef Australia). You’ll be pampered by the best the culinary world has to offer. City Wine Shop. Supernormal. Cutler & Co. INTERNATIONAL FASHION BRANDS TO LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE. Emporium. Emporium. Gertrude Street. FROM HAUTE COUTURE TO VINTAGE FINDS, MELBOURNE LIVES AND BREATHES FASHION. Melbourne has a fashion vibe uniquely its own, with fashion-forward boutiques, elegant arcades and buzzing shopping centres. No wonder it’s a shopper’s paradise. You’ll find designer boutiques at the top of Collins Street, just a few blocks from CONSERVATORY. Stroll to the CBD for department stores, including the exciting new Melbourne is one of the up-and-coming Emporium, and go exploring in the city’s arcades for tier of creative hot spots for fashion those special treasures. innovation, alongside cities like Seoul, For bargain-hunting, try the city’s historic Queen Victoria Market. It’s the southern hemisphere’s largest Shanghai, London and Berlin. market, with bric-a-brac, clothing and souvenirs as well as a world of fresh produce. Melbourne Central. QV. State Library of Victoria. Melbourne has ten world-leading universities and has consistently been ranked as one of the world’s top five student cities. QS Top University Rankings Melbourne University. CONSERVATORY is ideally located within walking distance of two of Melbourne’s most prestigious tertiary institutions, the University of Melbourne and RMIT. In 2014-2015, The Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings named the University of Melbourne No. 1 in Australia for subject areas including health, engineering and technology, life sciences and social sciences. RMIT is a global university of technology and design offering a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and vocational degrees and diplomas. The State Library of Victoria, with its extensive reference collections,
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